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Classic Cobb Salad

Classic Cobb Salad: The Perfect American Lunch

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The Classic Cobb Salad is an iconic American dish originating from the Hollywood Brown Derby. With fresh ingredients like crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, creamy avocado, crispy bacon, tender chicken, and tangy blue cheese, this salad offers a balanced and satisfying meal perfect for lunch or dinner.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • Romaine and Iceberg Lettuce: 4 cups, chopped
  • Tomatoes: 1 cup, diced
  • Bacon: 4 slices, cooked and crumbled
  • Grilled or Roasted Chicken: 1 cup, diced
  • Hard-Boiled Eggs: 2, peeled and quartered
  • Avocado: 1, sliced
  • Blue Cheese: 1/3 cup, crumbled
  • Chives or Scallions: 2 tablespoons, finely chopped

For the Dressing:

 

  • Red Wine Vinegar: 2 tablespoons
  • Olive Oil: 6 tablespoons
  • Dijon Mustard: 1 teaspoon
  • Garlic: 1 clove, minced
  • Honey: 1 teaspoon
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Base:
    • Arrange the chopped lettuce in a large serving dish or bowl.
  2. Assemble Ingredients:
    • Arrange the diced tomatoes, crumbled bacon, grilled chicken, hard-boiled eggs, sliced avocado, and blue cheese in neat rows on top of the lettuce.
  3. Make the Dressing:
    • In a small bowl, whisk together red wine vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, garlic, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  4. Drizzle and Serve:
    • Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving. Garnish with chopped chives or scallions.

Notes

  • For meal prep, store ingredients separately to prevent soggy greens. Assemble and dress the salad just before serving.
  • Experiment with variations like shrimp, roasted vegetables, or different dressings for a unique twist.
  • Author: Leslie Bennett
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Lunch, Salad
  • Method: No-cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 salad
  • Calories: ~350
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 500m
  • Fat: 26g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 210mg